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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: 01664gti on 14 September 2008, 22:39

Title: rumbling noise?????
Post by: 01664gti on 14 September 2008, 22:39

Hi all my car has developed a rumbling noise near the alternator area.I think its the water pump but am a bit unsure. any ideas and is the pump easy to change on an agg engine

Title: Re: rumbling noise?????
Post by: Rmachines on 14 September 2008, 23:04

Sounds like the water pump but look into the alternator first.

its a relativly simple job,  afternoons work, change the thermostat while your at it.  means removing the alternator brackets etc.. something i would put off untill the last minute because its fiddly but yea..  deffo a DIY job if you confident with a set of spanners.

Title: Re: rumbling noise?????
Post by: 01664gti on 14 September 2008, 23:08

i need it for work at 2 tommorrow so gonna have to shift my ass.How is it best accessed and do i need to remove anything to make life easier

Title: Re: rumbling noise?????
Post by: Rmachines on 15 September 2008, 00:23

jack it up and remove the driver side wheel remove the AUX belts etc...   you will need coolent as well,  they can be a pain to bleed so set a day aside for it.

Title: Re: rumbling noise?????
Post by: 01664gti on 15 September 2008, 13:07

It was the water pump, the bearings had gone and also the fins on the back were worn funny. Bit of a pain but sounds great now